What Is the Primary Function of the U

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the U.S.Supreme Court today?

• A) Review all actions of the legislative and executive branches.
• B) Review all federal death sentences.
• C) Review laws from different states that may conflict with the Constitution.
• D) Review cases with resolved constitutional issues.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Deductions

Deductions from an employee's paycheck that the employee chooses to have withheld for benefits such as retirement plans, health insurance, and union dues.

Gross Pay

The total earnings of an employee for a payroll period.

FICA Taxes

Taxes required by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, funding Social Security and Medicare, deducted from employees' paychecks and matched by employers.

Social Security

A government program providing economic assistance to persons with inadequate or no income, funded by taxes on workers and employers.